Kirsten MacDougal President David Mueller Vice President of Academics Mother of Mercy High School, a Catholic secondary school for young women sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, provides quality educational programs in a Christian community which promote life-long learning and strong, clear Mercy values: Faith, Compassion, Service, Leadership and Excellence. Empowered by these values and by the discovery of their individual giftedness, Mercy women are equipped to think critically, communicate effectively, embrace life and beauty, act with compassion and integrity, and assume roles of service and leadership in society. PROFILE 2014-2015 Heather Wagner Associate Principal Melanie Richardson Counseling Department Chair 513.661.2740 Ext. 308 richardson_m@motherofmercy.org Michelle Meyer School Counselor 513.661.2740 Ext. 307 meyer_m@motherofmercy.org Accreditation Ohio Department of Education Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association North Central Association of Colleges and Schools At a Glance Enrollment Class of 2014 Average Class Size Student-Faculty Ratio Karen White Principal 491 119 20 12:1 Vicki Zaya School Counselor 513.661.2740 Ext. 333 zaya_v@motherofmercy.org Judy Scarlato Administrative Assistant 513.661.2740 Ext. 330 scarlato_j@motherofmercy.org Faculty Average Years of Experience Percent with Master’s Degrees 17 73% History Mother of Mercy High School is located in Westwood, a middle-class suburb on the west side of Cincinnati. More than fifty elementary schools are represented in Mercy’s student population with the majority of students entering from local parochial elementary schools. Students are considered for enrollment regardless of creed, race or ethnic background. In 2002, Mother of Mercy received the Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. Department of Education identifying it as a “Nationally Recognized School of Excellence.” Mother of Mercy High School 3036 Werk Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45211 513.661.2740 Fax 513.661.1842 www.motherofmercy.org CEEB Code 361-035 Class of 2014 Class Rank 119 Graduates Percentage enrolled in full-time post-secondary education Due to similar abilities within our population, Mother of Mercy does not rank students numerically. We believe that rank is often misleading because small differences in grade point average produce significant differences in rank. 100% Percentage attending four-year college or university 92% Grading System Percentage of students who took at least one college-level course 90% Percentage of AP test takers who earned a 3, 4 or 5 86% Number of Advanced Placement courses offered 11 Number of Dual Credit classes taught in conjunction with local universitites 13 Progress reports and report cards are issued four times a year. Numerical grades are given according to the following scale: A B C D F National Merit 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 points 0 points Courses are offered at the following academic levels: Advanced Placements (4 weight) Advanced (prior to an AP class) (2 weight) Honors (2 weight) College Prep In the classes of 2012 - 2014, one student was recognized as a National Merit Finalist and eight students were recognized as National Merit Commended Students. Weighted numerical values are calculated by multiplying the numerical grade by 1.02 or 1.04. Graduation Requirements Lifetime Activities, Physical Education, Vocal Ensemble, Handbell Choir are not calculated in weighted or unweighted averages. Twenty-five credits (25) are required for graduation DepartmentRequired Credits Religion English Social Studies Mathematics Science Phys Ed/Health Fine Arts Computer Literacy Electives Service 100 - 93 92 - 85 84 - 78 77 - 70 Below 70 First honors: weighted average of 93 or higher Second honors: weighted average of 88 or higher 4 4 3 4 3 1 1 .5 4 .5 Schedule Mother of Mercy uses a block schedule with alternating days of four, 85-minute class periods. The block schedule allows for extended learning opportunities that promote creative thinking, problem solving, collaborative learning, project-based activities, technology integration and the utilization of multiple intelligences. TOTAL25 Class of 2014 Standardized Testing sat act 64 students Combined Reading 116 students Math English Reading Math Science 30.6 32.7 31.7 29.2 29.4 Top 20 % 1293 645 648 Top 25% 1279 638 641 30 32 31 28.7 29 Top 50 % 1217 605 612 27.5 29.2 28.6 26.9 26.4 scored above scored above scored above Composite Mother of Mercy Curriculum * Indicates an Advanced Placemement course. Mother of Mercy offers 11 Advanced Placement courses. # Indicates a Dual Credit course. Mother of Mercy offers 13 Dual Credit courses affiliated with local universitites. English Science Math Literature & Composition American Literature & Composition British Literature & Composition AP English Literature & Composition*# AP English Language & Composition*# Senior English Seminar Yearbook Tutoring in Learning Assistance Digital Journalism Creative Writing: Poetry Creative Writing: Prose Integrated Science Living by Chemistry Honors Chemistry Advanced Chemistry Biology AP Biology*# Honors Physics AP Physics 1* Human Biology A & B Anthropology Introduction to Engineering# Algebra 1 Advanced Algebra 1 Geometry Advanced Geometry/Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Foundations of College Algebra Foundations of Probability & Statistics Honors Pre-Calculus# Advanced Pre-Calculus AP Calculus (AB)*# AP Calculus (BC)*# Statistics 1 & 2# World Languages Religious studies Health & P.E. technology French 1 French 2 French 3 French 4/5# Spanish 1 Spanish 2 Spanish 3 Spanish 4/5# Latin 1 (online) Latin 2 (online) The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture The Mission of Jesus Christ Church Christian Justice Morality Comparative Religions Spirituality & Prayer Healing & Hope Christianity & the Arts Lifestyles Health Physical Education Lifetime Activities Computer Literacy Advanced Computer Aps Web Page Design Broadcast Arts Accounting World of Business Visual Arts Performing Arts Fundamentals of Art Senior Art AP 2-D Design* AP 3-D Design* AP Drawing* Life Drawing 1 & 2 Visual Design Painting 1 & 2 Printmaking 1 & 2 Photography 1 & 2 An Experience of Art Drawing and Watercolor 1 & 2 Choral Music Vocal Ensemble Handbell Choir Piano Lab Music Performance Drama 1 Drama 2 Drama 3 Drama 4 Advanced Acting# Social Studies World History United States History AP United States History*# United States Government AP United States Government*# Contemporary World Issues Herstory# Psychology Geography Cincinnati Economics and Financial Literacy Child Development Mother of Mercy High School College and University Acceptances 2010 - 2014 Art Academy of Cincinnati, OH Ball State University, IN Bellarmine University, KY Belmont University, TN Boston University, MA Bowling Green State University, OH Butler University, IN Capital University, OH Case Western Reserve University, OH Centre College, KY Cincinnati State Technical College, OH Clemson University, SC Cleveland Institute of Art, OH Cleveland State University, OH Denison University, OH DePaul University, IL DePauw University, IN Drexel University, PA Eastern Kentucky University, KY Eastern Michigan University, MI Florida State University, FL Fordham University, NY Georgetown University, DC Georgia Institute of Technology, GA Hanover College, IN Hawaii Pacific University, HI Hofstra University, NY Indiana University, IN John Carroll University, OH Kent State University, OH Kenyon College, OH Loyola University of Chicago, IL Loyola University of Maryland, MD Marquette University, WI Miami University, OH Michigan State University, MI Morehead State University, KY Mount St. Joseph University, OH Northern Kentucky University, KY Oberlin College, OH Ohio Dominican University, OH Ohio State University, OH Ohio University, OH Otterbein College, OH Penn State University, PA Purdue University, IN Ringling College of Art & Design, FL Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, IN Seton Hill University, PA St. Louis University, MO Thomas More College, KY Transylvania University, KY University of Akron, OH University of Alabama, AL University of Cincinnati, OH University of Connecticut, CT University of Dayton, OH University of Evansville, IN University of Findlay, OH University of Indianapolis, IN University of Kentucky, KY University of Louisville, KY University of Notre Dame, IN University of Pittsburgh, PA University of South Carolina, SC University of Tennessee, TN University of Toledo, OH Vanderbilt University, TN Villanova University, PA Wilmington College, OH Wittenberg University, OH Wright State University, OH Xavier University, OH